Etsy Finds

We all know how much I love Etsy. I have a few..err a lot of items on my favorites list. So I thought I would share some that I'm totally into right now and may find their way into my home sometime soon.

Shop: Uncommon
Items: Doily clock. Which I'm totally in love with
Wall Art. Uncommon offers all sorts of wonderful wall art, accessories for the home and clocks that are all well, uncommon! They are also turning 2 this weekend and offering 15% off Everything 2/26 & 2/27.




Shop: Red Leaf
Item: Bubble Bath Dough.
How cool is this? These would make great gifts or a great item to have at home for those nights you need a big glass of wine and a hot bubble bath.



Shop: Slippin SouthernSouthern Expressions on wooden signs. These beauties are so much fun and make such a great statement.



Theres just a few for now, I'm kind of into home decor right now if you couldn't tell and probably need a nice hot bubble bath too!

Photo Friday {new}

Since Fridays are usually our days to go play or just relax, I'm going to be bringing you a quick post of photos each Friday. If anyone else is interested in participating, let me know with a comment and I can set up a linky for next week. The photos can be anything you want, new, old, favorites, something that sums up your week or something that you are feeling.
Since we have had some crazy snowy and cold weather this week I bring you Snow babies!







Hope everyone enjoys their weekend!

Cake Ball Cuties

On Monday I decided to do a little baking project with the kids. Cake Balls! These delectable little goodies are all the rage in desserts right now. Bakerella is the genius behind those adorable cake pops, and although I'm no Bakerella and cannot create those beautiful cake pops in the most lovable characters of my kids favorite cartoons, I decided to give them a shot. I thought the kids would love helping and eating of course.

What you will need:
One cake mix of your choice- bake cake as directed and let cool(very important that the cakes cools before adding frosting)
1 can of frosting of you choice
Dipping Chocolate- Almond bar works really well and is easy to use

After cake is cooled, crumble in a bowl, add frosting until Incorporated completely. Roll mixture into balls and set on a parchment or wax paper lined cookie sheet. Stick in the freezer for about an hour.
Melt Chocolate (Directions on the back for melting) Dip your balls in, let them get coated all the way then set back on cookie sheet. They set up very quickly so if you want to decorate them with sprinkles make sure you throw them on as soon as you set them on the cookie sheet. And done, enjoy!




Ezra, our helper...err taste tester!


Finley was my sprinkle girl

These were super tasty, easy peasy and so fun to make with the babes!

Reminder- Pilpil Kids GIVEAWAY

Don't forget to enter the Pilpil Kids Giveaway Entries are pretty low so far, so make sure to enter for the $25.00 gift card! We love our Pilpil kids clothing and I know you will too.

Cribsie Awards

There are tons of giveaways going on right now due to the Cribsie awards, most of the companies that have been nominated have the details posted on their Facebook pages and the info is also on the Crisbie Facebook page as well.

One really great one, is the wall art giveaway to Pop & Lolli, really great giveaway, beautiful wall art, Check them out!

Can Today be over yet?

I woke up this morning in kind of a yucky mood. Tired, not ready for the day and woken up by whiney kids. That right there told me what kind of day it would be, because if they are whiney first thing in the morning, chances are they will be whiney all.day.long.
To start off my morning while drinking my coffee, Ezra pulls my camera down off the counter and breaks the lens. Hello $200 dollars I do not have. Thats about what it will take to replace it, Lovely.
The plan for today was just to stay home, and that we must do because there is tons of snow and I have no where we MUST go when the weather is like this. Well right there was a big mistake, because I'm already in a horrible mood so staying cooped up in a house with two whiney toddlers equals no beauno.
I just feel defeated today, I can't get anything done without these two destroying it from laundry to preparing dinner. Trying to take a nap just led to me laying in bed with the thoughts of bills, money, phone calls needing to be made, and cleaning and laundry that needs to be done. Boom Boom Boom...my hearts beats faster the anxiety levels rise in my chest and I just want to scream. The tears well up and I push them back down, take a deep breath and try to go on with the day. Today sucks, I want today to be over. I wish I could just go in my room and not come back out until a newer, better, less stressful day.

Like my new look?

Yes? So do I. Actually I pink puffy heart the new look of the blog. All thanks to, Leah of Cutesie Blog designs.
When I approached Leah about a new design she had me fill out a request form, asking questions about the style I was going for, fonts I liked and gave me a list of her designers she works with. I went through every single designer and blog packet. I had a few in mind that I really liked and told Leah about them. Leah was able to take everything I wanted and pull it all together into one fabulous design! I'm pretty picky, and know what I want. I know I can be hard to work with because of this. But Leah had no problem getting it all together. She was very patient with me, showing me lots of different designs, backgrounds and accents until we found the perfect combo.
I couldn't be happier. Leah really took her time to get me what I wanted and put together a design that is totally me! I had a ton of questions about how to get some new things working that I haven't used yet on my blog and new facebook page and Leah was more than helpful guiding me through everything.
My experience was with Cutesie Blog Designs was so smooth and easy and I'm proud to have one of Leah's beautiful designs!

Do you want a new look for your blog but don't know exactly what you want? I bet Leah could help you, and guess what? She is offering my readers 10% off Just use the Code: HILLMAN
Go head on over to Leah's blog to check out her designs, she is awesome and you will love working with her!

Tea Collection Winner

Chosen by randomorg.com our Tea collection Modernista Tee winner is #29 Vicki S said...
I'd choose the Jardin Stripe color in medium :)


Congrats Vicki, please e-mail me within 48hr to claim your prize!

Thanks to everyone who entered, don't forget to enter the Pilpil Kids giveaway running from now to March 7th!

Stuff

Currently H is For Hillman is ranked at #71, and was ranked at #69 yesterday, so everyone who have been voting please continue to do so. #71 is pretty darn good considering all of the blogs listed! I want to thank my readers for getting me that far. Also I'm at #9 in the Stay at Home moms category, so please keep up the good work. You can vote everyday. For those of you who don't vote or don't know how, it's super easy, see that button up there in the right hand corner, just click it. You don't need to do anything else, that's it! One click and your done.

Today we will be making cakeballs so I will post our recipe and photos of the kids helping later. Finley is my little baker so she is going to love this!

Now some Baby love for your enjoyment.

New Changes

Hi everyone, I have some new changes coming soon, H is for Hillman will have a brand new look shortly! Very excited for that, and I have also set up a Facebook page. I wanted a place to undate and annouce my giveaways and new posts without using my personal FB page, plus I think those who were not interested probably got annoyed... oops! *Snort*

So here we go Folks H is for Hillman on Fb! Go like us and go share us! Thanks so much!

Also I want to hear from my readers more, any comments on what you would like to see please share. What do you want from me? More blogging, more reviews, more giveaways? Let me know so I can bring you the best blog I can!

Pilpil Kids Review and {GIVEAWAY}

Pilpil Kids is a new company that offers beautiful 100% pima cotton clothing. Co-founder Maria Paz contacted me on Facebook asking for me to become a fan of their page, I immediately accepted and took a look that the beautiful clothing they had to offer. That's when I asked Maria if she would like to participate in a giveaway. So I bring to you Pilpil Kids, a wonderful clothing line I definitely wanted to share with you, my readers.
Here are a few Facts Maria has shared with us:

Pilpil is based out of Chile, dedicated in the design and manufacturing of clothing for Babies & Toddlers, with high design, top quality and child comfort in mind.


Our clothes are Soft, manufactured in 100% Peruvian pima cotton, famous for its long fibers and comfort and softness.

We believe in Comfort, using woven and knitted techniques, that provide quality finishing’s with rugged use in mind without compromising style or comfort.

Our Styles use cheerful colors and designs unique for each collection, which are toughly crafted by our design team, making children feel and look great.

Our clothes are Simple, with easy snap buttons, zippers and concealed elastics, that make dressing a snap.

We believe in the Environment and create our clothing with natural materials that are completely biodegradable, we also package and shipping in paper bags and cardboard.

Maria sent Ezra a couple beautiful pieces of clothing that I could not wait to get on him. As soon as I pulled them out of the package my hands were filled with quality and softness. I could just tell how wonderfully made these clothes were by the touch. They are so soft and very bright and fun. Ezra was sent this Deep Blue Hoodie and this adorable Stamped short sleeve t-shirt.



Both of these items are adorable and have been added to my favorites list in his closet!

PilPil Kids is offering one of my readers a $25.00 Gift Card to their store.(Shipping costs not included)
To enter head on over to Pilpil Kids and come back here leaving me a comment with your favorite item.
For Extra Entries (Leave a separate comment for each you complete)
1. Like Pilpil Kids on Facebook
2. Vote for us on Top mommy blogs, you can do this daily and leave a comment for each time you do (We are ranked at #69 currently, which is great considering all the blogs listed, so keep up the voting!)
3. Follow H is for Hillman via GFC
4. Tell your friends about this giveaway and about H is for Hillman via Facebook, twitter or your blog. Link back your posting here in a comment.
5. Like H is for Hillman on FB and suggest our FB page to your friends!
Good luck. Giveaway Ends March 7th and winner will be announced March 8th.

Lil Honu WINNER

Thanks everyone for entering this wonderful giveaway. Lil Honu is an awesome company and I can't wait to order more eco-friendly goodies for my kids and future babies.
The winner chosen by randomorg.com is #17 Homebody
homebody said...
voted for kids pictures

Homebody please email me your info within 48hrs of this post to claim your prize.
Don't forget everyone that you still have a couple days to enter the Tea Collection giveaway and a couple new giveaways coming up next week. Good luck!

Snow Days and Pre-school

I love when it snows here in Montana. After the flakes stop coming down the skies open up, return to their beautiful bright blue color and the sun shines brightly. It is absolutely stunning. Bright and white and so fun to go out and play.
The kids love to go out in the snow, not for long. But they need that outdoor play or they get way to crazy in the house.
Last week I took them to an old abandoned train caboose we found while driving. It's just sitting in the middle of a field. So I thought it would be fun to get some photos of them and send our LOVE out via mail this valentines day.
It was pretty cold and Ezra was not feeling it, but I still managed to get a few photos.






Finley went to pre-school for the first time yesterday. Ezra and I sat in on the class to see how she liked it. I left for about an hour and Ezra and I went and got a bite to eat. When I returned the teachers told me how great she was doing and that she is good helper. She really enjoyed it and starts officially next week. I'm very excited to get a small break and for Finley to get some structured learning and play time. I think she will really benefit from it and learn a lot. The school is super cute in a little old house and the class consists of 12 kids.
It is so crazy to think that my tiny little baby girl is now in school. Yes it's just pre-school and she is still only 3, but she is growing and learning and before I know it she will be in High school being even more of a sassy pants than she already is. Love my Finley Belle!

Tea Collection Women's line Review and {GIVEAWAY}

As you probably have guessed by now, we love Tea Collection in our house! Finley loves their beautiful, soft dresses, I love the options for boy's clothing and I also love their new women's collection.
Tea Collection's women's clothing is offering us mamas what we love about our children's clothes. The beauty of those amazing prints and the comfort of softness and always knowing you look great. Your wearing Tea, of course you look great!
I'm loving the women's spring dresses and tops.
This La Rambla Dress is my favorite. I love the Plum color and how comfortable and casual it is.




Tea Collection sent me this Modernista Tee in Mondernista Stripe.



I really like it, I love the colors and the fit. It is super comfy and I like how I could dress it up with boots and jewelery for a nice dinner out with Aaron. Or I could wear it with jeans and converse. Very versatile.


Tea Collection is giving one of my readers a chance to win The Modernista Tee in your choice of color.
To enter go visit Tea Collection and come back here and tell me what color you would choose if you won.
For Extra Entries:
1. "Like" Tea Collection on Facebook
2. Follow H is for Hillman
3. Vote for H is for Hillman on top mommy blogs, just click on the button in the right hand corner at the top of my blog- thats it!
4. Share this giveaway on Twitter, FB, or blog about it. Link it back here in a comment.
Good luck! Giveaway ends 2/20 winner announced 2/21.

Vyssan Lull Giveaway Winner!

Our winner for the Vyssan Lull Giveaway is # 14 kellyinpink
Kelly said...
I tried to vote for H is for Hillman on Top Mommy Blogs but can't seem to figure out how to do it:(
You did it right kelly, no worries and CONGRATS! Have so much fun shopping. I will be e-mailing you shortly. Please respond within 48hrs or I will have to choose a new winner.
Thanks to everyone who entered, don't forget the Lil Honu giveaway is still going and I have a new giveaway from Tea Collection coming up this afternoon, so stay tuned!

Asking two big favors from you! {Extra Giveaway Entires}

Hi Everyone, I'm asking you to do two things for me. If you have a facebook Account would you PLEASE go to Tea Collection's page, "Like" them if you don't already, then "Like" My photo of the kids. AND go to Style Child's FB page, "Like" them, then "Like" The photo of Finley.

You get 4 extra entries into any of the Giveaways for doing this. So just leave 4 seperate comments on the Giveaway Posts you choose to enter saying "Kids Photos Vote"

Thank you all my loyal readers, you rock!

LIL HONU Review and {Giveaway}

Lil Honu is a company founded by two busy working moms, that carry organic linens, bath accessories and toys for newborns and toddlers.
Lil Honu was inspired by the close friendship between Erin Park and Emiliza Tan, who felt the need to provide their little ones with chemical free, pesticide free, and dye free bedding and bath linens.
Lil Honu says their mission is "to provide luxurious organic and eco-friendly baby essentials that celebrates the simple and joyful innocence of these little souls in our world, and also preserves the integrity of our environment and personal well-being."


Erin and Emiliza sent us their Lil Honu Organic Washcloths and Organic Hooded Bath Wrap Set. I have to say, these are the best wash cloths and towels I have used. I love that they are organic and I can feel good about using them on Finley and Ezra's sensitive skin and I also love how soft they are. The adorable little turtle embroidered on each item also adds the cutest touch.
I wish I would have known about Lil Honu when my babies were newborns because these are perfect for sensitive newborn skin as well, while still keeping baby warm and cozy after bath time. Better late then never though.
Finley and Ezra both love bath time and one of Finley's odd obsessions are hooded towels, she loves them! I don't know why, probably because they keep her extra warm and cozy. And Lil Honu's towels definitely do the trick of coziness, softness and warmth.

Lil Honu also carries some beautiful blankets, crib bedding and changing table pad covers, as well as bath toys!




Lil Honu is offering one my readers their organic cotton terry changing pad cover and organic cotton sateen fitted crib sheet. To enter head on over to Lil Honu and tell me what other items you would like to try.
For extra entries
1. Vote for us on Top Mommy blogs (all you have to do is click the button, that's it!)
2. Follow H is for Hillman
3. Share this giveaway by blogging, tweeting, or Facebooking. Link it back here in a comment.
Don't want to wait to see if you win,enter the coupon code JH25 to receive 25% off the total purchase order, expiration May 1, 2011 12:00 am PST Also free shipping on any orders above $75, no code.
Giveaway Ends Feb 16th winner will be announced the 17th. If you could leave you e-mail address in your comments that will help me notify you quicker, thus getting your prize to you sooner! Good luck.

Kitchen Finds

I love cooking and baking. When I'm not too busy being a mommy and wife, you can most likely find me in the kitchen baking treats.
We lived next door to my grandparents growing up. My grandma would walk down to my school and pick me up everyday and take me to her house, where she would have a snack and cookbook waiting on the table for me. She would scoot the cookbook toward me while I would eat my snack and drink fresh squeezed limeaide. She would say "Open it and choose what you want to bake today." Which would be anything that caught my eye, one thing I vividly remember was the kitty cake we made together. She really was the best grandma and she gave me a love for cooking and baking at a very young age.
So it's no wonder I'm drawn to anything and everything for the kitchen. From pots and pans and dish towels to cookie jars and measuring cups. I love everything kitchen!
I found a few great items all from Anthropology that I would love in my kitchen and thought I would share them with you.


I love these dish towels, I'm in need of some new ones and think these may make their way into my kitchen sometime in the near future.



I also adore these glasses, the colors are great and I really love the vintage look.


Owl cookie jars? Yes please! Owls are in right now, and I think these would make the perfect "retro" addition to any kitchen. The colors are great and so fun. I would love the white one in my kitchen and may splurge for this neat piece. I don't have a cookie jar, so this would be perfect!

Winner Winner!!

We have a winner for the Ruby*Love custom baby book, chosen by randomorg.com
The winner is #41 Kellyinpink. kellyinpink said...
I follow Ruby*Love on FB!

Yay Kelly, Please e-mail me within 48hrs to claim your prize. Jhil2626@yahoo.com
Congrats and enjoy your book!